Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Pennington County woman is now facing a slew of serious charges after a troubling arrest on April 30, 2025. Tanya Aery, 5’5″, 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, was booked into the Pennington County Jail and remains in custody with no bail set.
Authorities report that Aery is facing multiple charges stemming from a traffic stop that quickly escalated:
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Cannabis Violation: Possession of an open cannabis package inside a motor vehicle, failing to comply with proper packaging regulations (Misdemeanor).
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Driving While Impaired (DWI): Second-degree DWI charge, made more severe by the presence of two or more aggravating factors (Gross Misdemeanor).
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Driving After Revocation: Operating a vehicle despite a revoked driver’s license (Petty Misdemeanor).
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Uninsured Vehicle Violation: Driving a vehicle without valid insurance coverage (Gross Misdemeanor).
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Drug Possession: Fifth-degree felony charge for possession of a Schedule 1-4 controlled substance or drug paraphernalia (excluding cannabis/hemp).
Court proceedings for Aery are pending at the District Court level. Details regarding her first court appearance have yet to be posted.
This case highlights the increasing number of multi-offense arrests involving impaired driving, drug possession, and regulatory violations in Pennington County, mirroring broader statewide trends.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Pennington County, Minnesota, was named after Edmund Pennington, a railroad official instrumental in developing the region.
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Driving after revocation and uninsured vehicle violations are among the most common traffic offenses cited in Minnesota.
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A second-degree DWI in Minnesota usually means mandatory minimum jail time and long-term license revocation if convicted.
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Fifth-degree drug possession in Minnesota can result in a sentence of up to five years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine, even for first-time offenders.